The History of the Reign of King Henry VIIChiefly remembered for his role in ending the Wars of the Roses, Henry VII remains a rather mysterious figure. This biography—one of the first modern classics of English history—reveals the often surprising man behind the crown. Although written some hundred years after the death of Henry VII, Francis Bacon's analysis of the monarch's life is both penetrating and insightful. Rather than simply cataloging the facts of his reign, Bacon examines Henry VII's motivations to create not only an important historical work, but also a key document in the development of political thought. The result is essential reading for anyone interested in British history, politics, or literature. Statesman, scientist, philosopher, and essayist, Francis Bacon (1561–1626) is one of the leading figures in Elizabethan and Jacobean history. |
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Page 87
... means of the priest's death soon after , could not be known . Thus much was then delivered abroad , to be the effect of those examinations , but the King nevertheless made no use of them in any of his declarations . Whereby , as it ...
... means of the priest's death soon after , could not be known . Thus much was then delivered abroad , to be the effect of those examinations , but the King nevertheless made no use of them in any of his declarations . Whereby , as it ...
Page 104
... mean to save Richard his brother , making a report nevertheless to the tyrant that he had performed his commandment for both brethren . " This report was accordingly believed , and published generally . So that the world has been ...
... mean to save Richard his brother , making a report nevertheless to the tyrant that he had performed his commandment for both brethren . " This report was accordingly believed , and published generally . So that the world has been ...
Page 125
... means at hand , he had no way left him but to set one of the gates on fire , which he did . But the citizens well perceiving the danger before the gate could be fully consumed , blocked up the gate and some space about it on the inside ...
... means at hand , he had no way left him but to set one of the gates on fire , which he did . But the citizens well perceiving the danger before the gate could be fully consumed , blocked up the gate and some space about it on the inside ...
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